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[whatagoodgirl]

[Nakama's not looking quite so sickly the next time she appears on the network feed - she's been getting treatments from Dr. Watson that are at least resting her body, if not her mind. There's a figure behind her as well, hair slightly and unevenly shorn but still recognisable as Karuika Mirel. He's not exactly hiding, but it's clear that she's in charge of this post.]

Hello, everyone. Karu had an idea for another event we could do ourselves, just as travelers, and I wanted to run it past everybody and see what you thought.

If we find a good spot, we could light a controlled bonfire - sort of to represent the gift that light was to us recently - and people could write down any of their worries and concerns and throw them into the fire. I'm sure we've all got things still weighing on our mind, and it would be a way to purge yourself of them and move on.

[She glances behind her, murmuring under her breath.] Was that alright?

Perfect, Nakama. [His voice is warm and encouraging. He adjusts the red headband covering his usually obvious ears and turns to address the network himself:] Is this something transients -- ah, travelers -- would attend? I plan to string lights around the city. With any luck, they will become colored lights by the end of the night.

Think of it as rebirth.

So just let us know, okay? Thank you for listening.

((ooc: replies may come from one or both of them! If you're mean to Karu, you're guaranteed to get a Nakama, though.))

Comments

[Private Anon Text]

[key_illusion]

Rebirth into what?

[That's really all he has to say, and it's more directed to Karu.]

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[hushedpenance]

"What do you want to rebirth into?" is the better question. Anything you want to change in yourself, this is a chance to do so.

[ For the most part, he'll honor what a traveler might want. ]

[Permanent Private Anon Text]

[key_illusion]

A better question for other people. [He has a lot of issues on the subject of change considering he's a program.]

When would all this happen? [Not that he'll go.]

[hushedpenance]

You have no desire at all? [ Trying to explain a program to him might be... difficult. He has enough trouble accepting that crazy invention called the "television." ]

Nothing is set in stone. I cannot say yet.

[key_illusion]

I don't seek to change myself. [But he's done plenty of evolving during his time here, not that he's against that.]

Okay. [He'll have to find out the date later so he can avoid the crowds.]

[hushedpenance]

Perhaps you can change by shedding the shield of anonymity. [ Striving to change is a good thing. Usually. ] But I'm not going to preach to you. You don't seem like the type who cares for pratter. [ Or text walls, since it's... text at the moment. Right. Same difference! ]

[key_illusion]

Even if I turned it off, it wouldn't make a difference. [Since his id doesn't appear as a name anyways. He just doesn't want to give it out for people (especially Nakama) to get to his inbox and muck it up.] But how about you take this into consideration: deal with it. That might be a good change.

[whatagoodgirl]

You don't have to be abusive to him just because I'm part of this post. Stop it.

[key_illusion]

This is not even close to being abusive. He's just not keeping an open mind about why someone wouldn't want to change.

[whatagoodgirl]

Rude, then. You get my point, you don't have to pick my words apart. Just leave him alone, he said he'd close the issue there.

[key_illusion]

There's all kinds of people in the world, Nakama.

Doesn't mean I can't get in a last word.

[whatagoodgirl]

Yeah, and I'm one of the people who won't stand back and watch someone be rude to a friend of mine because he wanted to try and help people.

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[hushedpenance]

[ It isn't visible since this is text initially, but he actually laughs aloud at this newest one. Oh ???, you card. ]

Ah - I'm terribly sorry! I don't actually take commands from cowards. Or maybe a moody lady? Not sure. I do take their requests though and can make you a nice shirt if you ask! [ His voice is, ironically, cheery as could be. He's really just desensitized to this kind of thing and might as well have fun playing with the anon. Obviously he doesn't actually expect ??? to ask for, say, a shiny new striped sweater with hearts embroidered on... ]

I bid you a fine evening, sir or miss.

[key_illusion]

You don't help people by forcing your views on them.

Or is it?

[This one's for her.]

[whatagoodgirl]

That is so unbelieveable coming from you.

[key_illusion]

[He actually likes that cheery tone. It's not often he gets to hear it for these kind of conversations.]

Maybe you should check your eyes or your ability to read because that was a suggestion. Just like yours was to drop the anon function.

And maybe open your mind too. Change can be good and bad, and there may be a reason someone may not want to change who they are.

[key_illusion]

Hey, I'm not in control of your thoughts. I just put out suggestions for you to think on.

[whatagoodgirl]

Being able to read someone's mind is bad enough, but actually putting things into people's heads

You have to be a really awful person to be given that power and actually use it. Especially on the basis of one bad conversation. I've had some cruel things done to me, but nothing matches that.

[hushedpenance]

Defending yourself by word choice? That's splitting hairs, dear anonymous. [ Still chipper. He actually doesn't mind chatting. It's not like ??? is throwing crap at him or coming at him with a weapon. ] People are generally hard to read over the text medium.

Or maybe you're just fucking around. Trying to get a rise?

[action, off-bracelet]

[whatagoodgirl]

I'm sorry, Karu. He's got a huge grudge against me, and he's taking it out on you. I'd say just ignore him.

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[hushedpenance]

"I'm actually just curious at this point. He, huh? A grudge against you? So is he stalking anything with your name branded on it?"

He smiles at Nakama. There's nothing in his body language even suggesting that he's upset.

"What a weenie."

[key_illusion]

Aren't they? Sometimes it creates the best reactions. [And he'll play along here.]

Now it is. I actually don't agree with change. However, I don't mind evolution.

[key_illusion]

You know what? I don't mind playing the bad guy. Do you think I regret what I did to you? No. I would've liked better results though.

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[whatagoodgirl]

Despite his cheerful demeanor, Nakama still looks upset. He wasn't entirely comfortable with going on the network, and look what happened.

"Well, he's not very pleasant in general. But I think this is definitely being done to get a rise out of me. He thinks I've got it out for one of his friends just because I support the friend in what they want and he doesn't like it."

[whatagoodgirl]

You won't scare me away from him. So you can stop trying.